A Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection site will be provided for Lee County residents, beginning May 7 and ending May 10. The site will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lee County: Lee County Agri-center 5395 Highway 145 Verona, 38879 Contact: Torrey Mitchell – 662/655-5600 Household hazardous wastes include household chemical items, certain electronic wastes, and other materials in the home that may be harmful to pets or children. Area residents can drop off the following types of household hazardous waste items at the sites including: Household chemicals, bleach, and cleaners Insecticides and herbicides Household poisons Pool chemicals Used oil and gasoline Paints, thinner, varnish and solvents Thermostats, lighting ballasts, capacitors and other similar items Electronic wastes such as televisions, cell phones, and computers Large, bulky household appliances – such as refrigerators, washers, dryers, stoves, dishwashers, and hot water heaters.
Posted on: Sat, 03 May 2014 03:01:56 +0000